OPENING SCHOOL – 2020-2021

August 4 & 6, 2020

Plan Approvals

Health and Safety plan – approved

Continuity of Education Plan-approved

Reopening plans – approved

Flexible Instruction plan – to be approved 8-6-2020

IMPORTANT TO REPORT

• We must all work together to stop the spread

• If you must quarantine, you can still access instruction and be counted present. You would be immediately moved to Virtual Academy and have no loss of instruction!

Let your child’s principal know!

Let your child’s advisor/coach know!

Let your child’s community coach /

activity know!

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Important to help all students connect with school and peers

• Important that we find ways to keep students engaged

• Elementary students should be involved in one extracurricular activity. Middle School and High School students should be involved in at least two extracurricular activities

FALL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Guidance from Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association – PIAA

• Cross Country – Low risk

• Field Hockey – Moderate risk

• Football – High risk

• Golf – Low risk

• Soccer – Moderate risk

• Tennis – Moderate risk

• Volleyball – Moderate risk

• Marching Band – Moderate risk

Fall Sports Risk:

Towards aerodynamically

equivalent COVID19 1.5 m

social distancing

for walking and running

B. Blocken, F. Malizia,

T. van Druenen,T. Marchal

Pre-print

PASD FALL SPORTS -- Recommendation

Able to Safely Compete

• Golf

• Singles tennis

• Marching Band – 20 ft. distancing – no travel

Not Able toSafely Compete

• Cross Country

• Field Hockey

• Football

• Soccer

• Tennis – Doubles

• Volleyball

Keeping our Athletes Active

Mr. Grinstead will work with coaches to develop plans for keeping the athletes engaged and developing their skills

FALL ACTIVITIES – Initial Recommendation

Examples: Able to Safely Run

• Any activity where the students may engage virtually, such as:

• Lego Club

• Chess Club

• Newspaper

• Yearbook

• Orchestra – with 6 ft. distancing or virtually

Examples:

Not Able to

Safely Run

• Wind ensembles

• Choirs – Concerts

• Musicals or plays

• Intramural sports

IN-BUILDING OPTIONS

•3 ft. social distancing

•6 ft. social distancing

• The PASD Virtual Academy available to all K to 12 students for the full year

In-Person Option with 6 Foot Social Distancing

EARLY LEARNING CENTER – All students attend every day

2nd to 5th GRADES – A / B Days; Virtual Learning Center Available on out of school day

• Estimated additional staffing cost to run Virtual Learning Centers: $800,000

6th to 12th GRADES – A / B Days

Virtual Option Available K to 12

Typical 2-5 classroom Virtual Learning Center

6th to 8th Grade6th to 8th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

HYBRID SCHEDULE -- K & 1 – All students everydayTime Subjects and Activities Description of Subjects

9:00 Morning Meeting Each morning, students gather together for greeting and sharing to help build a classroom community

9:15 MathBrain Break: Go Noodle

In Math in Focus, students concentrate on problem-solving and learn to understand the “how” and “why” of mathematical concepts.

10:15 Reading Workshop Reading workshop includes: mini-lesson for the teacher to model; small group instruction, independent work and individual conferencing.

11:00 FundationsBrain Break: Cosmic Kids Yoga

Fundations is a multi-sensory approach to explicitly teach the foundational skills of reading, spelling, & handwriting. Skills include phonemic awareness & phonics

11:30 Writing Workshop Writing workshop, like reading workshop, starts with a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a writing strategy for students.

12:15 Lunch & Recess

1:15 Special Area Class Special area include Innovation &Exploration; Social Skills Mindfulness, and Yoga; Theater and Dance; Music

and Movement; Art; Nutrition, Health, and Wellness.

2:00 Science/Social Studies Students explore science and social studies themes

2:45 Movement BreakOr Mindfulness

Move around and work up a sweat! Or practice calming, mindfulness techniques. Movement breaks and mindfulness are important to help you focus and learn.

3:00 Intervention/Support Time Students work with teachers and interventionists for additional support.

3:30 Farewell! Reflect on your day and be proud of a job well done. See you tomorrow!

A/B Hybrid Alternating Day Schedule – 2 to 12

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6

GROUP Ain-person

GROUP B in-person

GROUP Ain-person

GROUP Bin-person

GROUP Ain-person

GROUP Bin-person

GROUP B virtual

GROUP A virtual

GROUP B virtual

GROUP A virtual

GROUP B virtual

GROUP A virtual

HYBRID A/B SCHEDULE – 2 & 3Time Subject and Activities Description of Subject

9:00 Morning Meeting

9:15 ELA – Writing Workshop Complete Writing Activity in Canvas OR small group lesson.

10:00 Special – 6 week segments Special Area Subjects – Library, Music, PE, Art, and Health

10:45Science/Social Studies

Brain break movement!

In science, students explore science themes to analyze data and draw

conclusions in real-life examples. In Social Studies, students explore themes

through literacy and multi-media sources.11:30 Recess12:00 Lunch

12:30Math

Brain Break: Go NoodleMath-in-Focus

1:30Movement Break

Or Mindfulness

Practice calming, mindfulness techniques. Movement breaks and

mindfulness are important to help you focus and learn.

1:45 ELA – Reading WorkshopReading workshop includes reading independently, large and /or small group

lessons.

3:00 Intervention/Support TimeStudents work with teachers and interventionists for additional support and

students will work independently.

3:30 Farewell!Take a moment to reflect on your day and be proud of a job well done. See

you tomorrow!

HYBRID A/B SCHEDULE – 4 & 5

Time Subject and Activities Description of Subject

9:00 Morning Meeting

9:15Math

Brain Break: Go NoodleMath-in-Focus

10:30Science/Social Studies

Brain Break Movement!

Virtual field trips, experiments, and virtual guest speakers are all fun and engaging

aspects of science and social studies!

11:15 Special – Rotating Special Area SubjectsSpecial Area Subjects include: Physical Education, Health (for 4th and 5th grades

only), Music, Library, Art, and STEM.

12:00 Recess and Lunch

1:00ELA – Writing Workshop

Writing workshop, starts with a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a writing

strategy for students. Students then move on to independent writing while the

teacher works with small groups & individual conferring.

1:50Movement Break

Or Mindfulness

2:00 ELA – Reading Workshop

Reading workshop includes a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a reading

strategy for students and independent practice while the teacher moves to small

group instruction and individual conferring.

3:00 Intervention/Support Time Students work with teachers and interventionists for additional support.

3:30 Farewell!

HYBRID A/B SCHEDULE – 6 to 8

Period Grade 6 Period Grade 7 Period Grade 8

HR/1 8:05-8:55 HR/1 8:05-8:55 HR/1 8:05-8:55

2 8:58-9:42 2 8:58-9:42 2 8:58-9:42

3 9:45-10:29 3 9:45-10:29 3 9:45-10:29

4 10:32-11:16 4 10:32-11:16 4 10:32-11:16

L 11:19-11:49 5 11:19-12:03 5 11:19-12:03

5 11:52-12:36 L 12:06-12:36 6 12:06-12:50

6 12:39-1:23 6 12:39-1:23 L 12:53-1:23

7 1:26-2:10 7 1:26-2:10 7 1:26-2:10

8 2:13-2:53 8 2:13-2:53 8 2:13-2:53

HYBRID A/B SCHEDULE –

6 to 8

HYBRID A/B SCHEDULE – 9 to 12DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6

GROUP A PAHS VIRTUAL GROUP A PAHS VIRTUAL GROUP A PAHS VIRTUAL

Arrival 7:50 to 8:05

Pd 1 8:05-8:56 SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES

Pd 2 9:01-9:47 STUDY HALL PE STUDY HALL PE Science Lab PE

Pd 3 9:52-10:38 SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE

Pd 4 10:43-11:29 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

Pd 5 11:34-12:20 TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

Pd 6 12:25-1:11 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

Pd 7 1:16-2:02 MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS

Pd 9 2:07-2:53 STUDY HALL ART STUDY HALL ART STUDY HALL ART

The Flex Period is eliminated to allow for additional time between classes.

• Available for all students in PASD K – 12

• Synchronous (LIVE) instruction allows your child to connect with his/her teacher and

classmates

• All classes are taught by our highly qualified PASD teachers

• A laptop will be provided by PASD or you may choose to use your own laptop or

desktop computer

• Students will be able to participate in any PASD extra-curricular activity

• You can easily transition back to in-person instruction at a later date

TYPICAL SCHEDULE -- K & 1Time Subjects and Activities Description of Subjects

9:00 Morning Meeting Each morning, students gather together for greeting and sharing to help build a classroom community in which every student can

feel welcome and know that their voices are valued and heard.

9:15 Math

Complete Math Activity in Canvas OR small group lesson

Brain Break: Go Noodle

In Math in Focus, students concentrate on problem solving and learn to understand the “how” and “why” of mathematical concepts in order to develop strong mathematical thinking skills. Instruction typically incorporates concrete (e.g., manipulatives),

pictorial (e.g., graphs), and abstract (e.g., numerals) pedagogy to achieve mastery in skills.

10:15 Reading Workshop

Read independently OR small group lesson

Reading workshop includes various structures, starting with a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a reading strategy for students.

Students then move on to independent practice while the teacher moves to small group instruction and individual conferring.

11:00 FundationsComplete Fundations practice activity in Canvas

Brain Break: Cosmic Kids Yoga

Fundations is a multi-sensory approach to explicitly teaching the foundational skills of reading, spelling, and handwriting. Skills

include phonemic awareness, phonics, and high frequency words.

11:30 Writing Workshop

Complete writing assignment in Canvas OR small group

lesson

Writing workshop, like reading workshop, starts with a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a writing strategy for students.

Students then move on to independent writing while the teacher moves to small group instruction and individual conferring.

12:15 Lunch Eat a healthy meal and enjoy some time on your own. Don’t forget to wash your hands!

12:45 Recess Take a break! Go for a walk with an adult, play a game, or dance to your favorite song!

1:15 Special Area Class Special area classes allow students to maintain a well-rounded education. Students access one special area per day on a rotatingschedule.

Special area courses for first graders include Music, STEM, Library, Physical Education, and Art.

2:00 Science/Social Studies

Complete activity in Canvas

Students explore science and social studies themes using the integration of literacy and various activities. Virtual field tr ips,

experiments, and guest speakers are all fun and engaging aspects of science and social studies!

2:45 Movement Break

Or Mindfulness

Be sure to move around and work up a sweat! Or practice calming, mindfulness techniques. Movement breaks and mindfulness are

important to help you focus and learn.

3:00 Intervention/Support Time Select students work with teachers and interventionists for additional support.

Other students are working independently.

3:30 Farewell! Take a moment to reflect on your day and be proud of a job well done. See you tomorrow!

TYPICAL SCHEDULE – 2nd & 3rd

Time Subjects and Activities Description of Subjects

9:00 Morning Meeting Each morning, students gather together for greeting and sharing to help build a classroom community in which every student can feel

welcome and know that their voices are valued and heard.

9:15 Math

Complete Math Activity in Canvas OR small group

lesson

Brain Break: Go Noodle

In Math in Focus, students concentrate on problem solving and learn to understand the “how” and “why” of mathematical concept s in order to develop strong mathematical thinking skills. Instruction typically incorporates concrete (e.g., manipulatives), pict orial (e.g.,

graphs), and abstract (e.g., numerals) pedagogy to achieve mastery in skills.

10:15 Reading Workshop

Read independently OR small group lesson

Reading workshop includes various structures, starting with a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a reading strategy for students. Students

then move on to independent practice while the teacher moves to small group instruction and individual conferring.

11:00 FundationsComplete Fundations practice activity in Canvas

Brain Break: Cosmic Kids Yoga

Fundations is a multi-sensory approach to explicitly teaching the foundational skills of reading, spelling, and handwriting. Skills include

phonemic awareness, phonics, and high frequency words.

11:30 Writing Workshop

Complete writing assignment in Canvas OR small group

lesson

Writing workshop, like reading workshop, starts with a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a writing strategy for students. Students then

move on to independent writing while the teacher moves to small group instruction and individual conferring.

12:15 Lunch Eat a healthy meal and enjoy some time on your own. Don’t forget to wash your hands!

12:45 Recess Take a break! Go for a walk with an adult, play a game, or dance to your favorite song!

1:15 Special Area Class Special area classes allow students to maintain a well-rounded education. Students access one special area per day on a rotating schedule.

Special area courses for second graders include Music, STEM, Library, Physical Education, and Art.

2:00 Science/Social Studies

Complete activity in Canvas

Students explore science and social studies themes using the integration of literacy and various activities. Virtual field tr ips, experiments,

and guest speakers are all fun and engaging aspects of science and social studies!

2:45 Movement Break

Or Mindfulness

Be sure to move around and work up a sweat! Or practice calming, mindfulness techniques. Movement breaks and mindfulness are

important to help you focus and learn.

3:00 Intervention/Support Time Select students work with teachers and interventionists for additional support.

Other students are working independently.

3:30 Farewell! Take a moment to reflect on your day and be proud of a job well done. See you tomorrow!

TYPICAL SCHEDULE – 4th and 5th

Time Subject and Activities Description of Subject

9:00 Morning MeetingEach morning, students gather together for greeting and sharing to help build a classroom community in which every student

can feel welcome and know that their voices are valued and heard.

9:15

Math

Complete Math Activity in Canvas OR small group lesson

Brain Break: Go Noodle

In Math-in-Focus, students concentrate on problem solving and learn to understand the “how” and “why” of mathematical

concepts in order to develop strong mathematical thinking skills. Instruction typically incorporates concrete (e.g.,

manipulatives), pictorial (e.g., graphs), and abstract (e.g., numerals) pedagogy to achieve mastery in skills.

10:30

Science/Social Studies

Complete Activity in Canvas

Brain Break Movement!

In science, students explore science themes to analyze data and draw conclusions in real-life examples. In Social Studies,

students explore themes through literacy and multi-media sources. Virtual field trips, experiments, and guest speakers are all

fun and engaging aspects of science and social studies!

11:15Special – Rotating Special Area Subjects

Special Area Subjects include: Physical Education, Health (for 4th and 5th grades only), Music, Library, Art, and STEM.

All Special Area lessons are interactive and rooted in skills related to their subject area.

12:00 Recess Take a break! Go for a walk with an adult, play a game, or dance to your favorite song!

12:30 Lunch Eat a healthy meal and enjoy some time on your own. Don’t forget to wash your hands!

1:00ELA – Writing Workshop

Complete Writing Activity in Canvas OR small group lesson

Writing workshop, like reading workshop, starts with a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a writing strategy for students.

Students then move on to independent writing while the teacher moves to small group instruction and individual conferring.

2:00Movement Break

Or Mindfulness

Be sure to move around and work up a sweat! Or practice calming, mindfulness techniques. Movement breaks and mindfulness

are important to help you focus and learn.

2:00ELA – Reading Workshop

Complete activities in Canvas and read independently OR small

group lesson

Reading workshop includes various structures, starting with a mini-lesson for the teacher to model a reading strategy for

students. Students then move on to independent practice while the teacher moves to small group instruction and individual

conferring.

3:00 Intervention/Support Time Select students work with teachers and interventionists for additional support. Other students are working independently.

3:30 Farewell! Take a moment to reflect on your day and be proud of a job well done. See you tomorrow!

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

6th to 8th

Sample Middle School Student Schedule

• Period 1: English/Literacy and Writing

• 8:05 – 8:15 previous lesson review/lesson introduction

• 8:15 – 8:30 reading workshop

• 8:30 - 8:50 individual and group activity

• 8:50 – 8:55 wrap up/transition

• Period 2: Math

• 9:00 – 9:05 Homework review/lesson introduction

• 9:05 – 9:20 development of new concept

• 9:20 – 9:40 independent and guided practice

• 9:40 – 9:45 wrap up/transition

• Period 3: Mixed Media/STEM

• 9:45 – 9:55 Introduction of hands-on project

• 9:55 – 10:25 Independent project work/teacher conferencing

• 10:25-10:35 student share/ wrap up/transition

• Period 4: Science

• 10:35 – 10:45 previous learning review/ lesson introduction

• 10:45 – 11:15 virtual interactive lab

• 11:15 – 11:25 sharing of labreports/wrap up/transition

General Class Structure:

5-10 min Class Intro/Attendance

Do Now/Warm Up

Review Lesson Goals

10-15 min Teacher Directed LearningVideo/Lecture/Class Discussion/Interactive Presentation

15-20 min Student Practice & Interaction w/ Teacher

5 min Wrap Up/Transition

• LUNCH BREAK 11:25-12:00

• Period 5: Social Studies

• 12:00 – 12:10 introduction video & directions

• 12:10 – 12:40 small group primary source Jigsaw activity

• 12:40 – 12:50 group presentation/ whole class discussion/ wrap up

• Period 6: PE Health/Communications

• 12:50 – 1:05 Introductory video of skill or concept

• 1:05 – 1:30 student practice

• 1:30 – 1:40 student demonstration/share/ wrap up

• Period 7: Foreign Language

• 1:40 – 1:50 partner vocabulary and conversation practice

• 1:50 – 2:10 whole class reading and discussion

• 2:10 – 2:30 speaking and listening mini-assessment

• Period 8: 2:30 to 3:20 Band/Choir/Orchestra/Resource/Homework/Counseling Support/Social Emotional Learning

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

9th to 12th

• Period 1: English• 8:05 – 8:10 Warm Up Vocabulary Activity

• 8:10 – 8:25 Independent reading

• 8:25 – 8:30 Discussion Directions

• 8:30 - 8:50 Socratic Seminar

• 8:50 – 8:55 Exit Question and Transition

• Period 2: Math• 8:55 – 9:05 Warm Up Problems & Student

Questions• 9:05 – 9: 30 Interactive Class Presentation

• 9:30 – 9:42 Kahoot! Independent Practice Game

• 9:42 – 9:45 Transition

• Period 3: Study Hall• 9:45 – 10:35 no Zoom required

• Mental Health and Support activities will be provided/made available

• Period 4: Science• 10:35 – 10:40 Warm Up Discussion Question

• 10:40 – 10:50 Lab Introduction Video and Directions

• 10:50 – 11:20 Virtual Interactive Lab

• 11:20-11:25 Exit Lab Question & Transition

• Student Lunch 11:25 – 12:00

PAHS 2020-2021 Full Virtual Schedule:

50 minute classes and 35 minute student lunch

Period 1: 8:05 – 8:55

Period 2: 8:55 – 9:45

Period 3: 9:45 – 10:35

Period 4: 10:35 – 11:25

Student Lunch & Teacher PDT: 11:25 – 12:00

Period 5: 12:00 – 12:50

Period 6: 12:50 – 1:40

Period 7: 1:40 – 2:30

Period 8: 2:30 – 3:20

• Period 5: Social Studies• 12:00 – 12:10 Introduction Video &

Directions

• 12:10 – 12:30 Small Group Primary Source Jigsaw Activity

• 12:30 – 12:45 Group Presentation/Share Out

• 12:45 – 12:50 Exit Question & Transition

• Period 6: Study Hall• 12:50 – 1:40 no Zoom required

• Mental Health and Support activities will be provided/made available

• Period 7: Foreign Language• 1:40 – 1:50 Partner Vocabulary and

Conversation Warm Up

• 1:50 – 2:17 Whole Class Reading and Discussion

• 2:17 – 2:27 Independent Culture Activity

• 2:27 – 2:30 Transition

• Period 8: Art/Digital Photography• 2:30 – 2:40 Class Introduction/Discussion

• 2:40 – 3:10 Independent Work

• 3:10 – 3:20 Small Group Share Out

In-Building or Virtual

Faculty

Survey from 8-3-2020

321 Responses

In-Person – 6 ft – 16.5%

Virtual – 83.5%

Parent/Student

Survey from 8-3-2020

3362 Responses

In-person at 6 ft – 2100 or 62.5%

Virtual – 1262 or 37.5%

CONSIDERATIONSGallup poll: PASD teachers are in line with the rest of the country

June 1 - 28 June 29 – July 12

% of people who want to work virtually

% of people who want to work virtually

US K – 12 Teachers 57 74

All other workers 68 73

CONSIDERATIONS

• Stakeholders want a "return to normal":

• Students and their parents want in-person instruction, even at 6 ft social distancing;

• Faculty and staff miss in-person instruction, but have concerns about safety

• Mental health and social-emotional wellbeing are being impacted by the stress of COVID.

• The learning gap has widened during COVID. It is easier to understand and address the learning gap in person.

PA COVID Map by county

CONSIDERATIONS

CONSIDERATIONS

Chester County COVID cases—last

30 days

On Aug. 4th—5 new cases were

reported in PASD—2 in Phoenixville

borough, 2 in Schuylkill, and 2 in

East Pikeland

Considerations – Need to test

Medical advisors to the PASD Pandemic Plan recommend:

• Regular testing – Pool Testing –by homeroom (not yet approved by Department of Health, nor available)

• Ability to conduct tests at school

• Results within 2 days or less (current turnaround is up to 14 days)

CONSIDERATIONS

What is the likelihood of infection?

From the New York Times:

• https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/31/us/coronavirus-school-reopening-risk.html

• As schools grapple with how to reopen, new estimates show that large parts of the country would likely see infected students if classrooms opened now.

Discussion

Administrative Recommendations

-Virtual K-12 opening for the first marking

period (October 31st)

-Start the re-evaluation process on October 1stto make a final decision for marking period 2 by

October 9th

-Provide in-person instruction for

individuals or small groups of students,

based on student need

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